Austin Fat Transfer doctors

	Randy J. Buckspan, MD Austin Plastic Surgeon 630 W. 34th Street Ste 201, Austin		11 answers
	Mario Diana, MD San Antonio Plastic Surgeon 19234 Stonehue Suite 101, San Antonio		9 answers
	Edward Buckingham, MD Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon 2745 Bee Caves Road Suite 101, Austin		5 answers
	Elizabeth S. Harris, MD San Antonio Plastic Surgeon 540 N. Madison Oak Suite 400, San Antonio		4 answers
	Tanuj Nakra, MD Austin Oculoplastic Surgeon 3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 120, Austin		3 answers

Recent Answers

How Does Fat Transfer Compare to Juvederm/Radiesse? Are Fat Injections Permanent? I have an upcoming TT/lipo of thighs scheduled. I have been getting Juvederm injections around nasolabial folds for almost two years and had Radiesse injection around cheekbones once over a year ago. I am almost 40 yrs old. I am considering doing fat transfer. Will I get similar results to Juvederm/Radiesse? Are there potential issues I should be concerned about?

A: Fat Transfer vs. Fillers

If you already use Dermal Fillers and know that you like the result. Fat tranfer may be a more permanent answer for you. If you are already having liposuction, it seems like the natural choice. The results of fat transfer can be even more realistic and definitely more long-lasting than fillers. I say, go for it!

Dustin L. Reid, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon

How to Treat the Lump on Breast After the Fat Transfer? i have done a fat transfer to breast 10 days ago, however, i noticed an obvious lump on my left breast while the right breast is not so serious. It feels terrible and created an uneven surface and a significant bump on my breast. Im so worrying it will be something like infection or untreated lump that came along with the procedure. Is there anything i can do with the lump?

A: Lump in breast ten days after fat transfer

The formation of an early lump after fat transfer is likely due to the presence of an uneven tissue are that is noticeable after resolution of the initial swelling. A lump may be caused by:

Uneven grafting
Oil cyst
Scar formation
Other issue unrelated to the surgery

A complete evaluation should indicate which problem is the most likely. Treatment may include various interventions and will depend on what is the diagnosis of the lump.

Mario Diana, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

Do Fat Cells Die and Reproduce and Does This Effect Grafted Fat? I have been ready that studies have shown fat cells die and then get replaced with new cells. If this is the case, when fat has been grafted to the face and the cells die, do the new cells reproduce into the face or back to the original site ie the stomach?

A: Fat cells may become dormant after grafting

There is evidence that some of the fat cells that have been transferred may become dormant or be re-absorbed. This is highly dependent on the fat procurement and grafting techniques, as well as the preparation of the recipient site.

We have seen an actual increase in volume after 6 months in some cases of macro fat transfer (breast and buttocks). This is actually due to the fact that the fat cells that survive are normally functioning fat cells and will behave like normal tissue, responding to weight gain and loss as they would have in the body area where they came from.

There are other cells (sometimes called stem or pluri-potential cells) that are present in the grafted fat. These cells may produce more fat cells, and therefore increase the total numbers. Studies on this matter are being added every day. Dr. Rigotti's studies on the matter are very informative.

Mario Diana, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon